There is a tension that steeps in the Canadian consciousness. For thousands of years, before any European foot settled on what is now Canadian soil, civilization existed in a sustainable, deeply spiritual and culturally rich state. We know this. We also know that everywhere European colonizers set foot, hegemony lurked not far behind. This hegemony… Continue reading The native ‘problem’
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You have no excuse
We, the proud youth of the Great White North, are many things. We are engineers, writers, scientists, singers, labourers, farmers and students. One thing we ain’t is voters. According to a recent poll prepared by the Innovative Research Group only 50 per cent of 18- to 25-year-old Canadians plan to “definitely vote” in the upcoming… Continue reading You have no excuse
With Glowing Hearts we trademark thee
It doesn’t seem fair that shady Joe can make shoddy mugs emblazoned with the Vancouver 2010’s new slogan and come away with a profit. The Vancouver Organizing Committee recently released their official motto for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, “With Glowing Hearts,” and has proceeded to trademark the line from our national anthem. Such an… Continue reading With Glowing Hearts we trademark thee